We propose a biologically plausible architecture for unsupervised ensemble learning in a population of spiking neural network classifiers. A mixture of experts type organisation is shown to be effective, with the individual classifier outputs combined via a gating network whose operation is driven by input timing dependent plasticity (ITDP). The ITDP gating mechanism is based on recent experime...

Since the early 1980s, the implantable intrathecal drug pump (ITDP) has been used increasingly to manage chronic pain. Prior to making a decision to implant an ITDP, trial administration of the intrathecal (IT) drug should be performed to estimate the effective dose for a starting set of implantable ITDPs. There is no standard method of trial IT drug administration, though. Therefore, this pape...

Technology is viewed as one of the major factors determining the competitiveness position of an industry. For the sake of technology competitiveness; however, countries need to encourage private firms to develop technology R&D projects. How to select proper R&D projects to be supported for governments is very important policy. In this study we propose a hierarchical dependence structure for ITD...

Increased urbanization implicated in the form of increased vehicles on roads which burdened limited resources and caused environmental deterioration. To reduce these effects, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system was considered right solution, requiring minimal infrastructure, as compared to other mass transit options, yet demanding great expertise. This research analyses BRT systems four cities Pak...

تكونت عينة البحث من 14 طفلا وطفلة الأطفال ذوي اضطراب التوحد تتراوح أعمارهم (6-9) سنواتتم تطبيق في مؤسسة نيو واي لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمدينة دمياط،